Verint Systems (VRNT) vs. Borqs Technologies (BRQS) Critical Analysis

Verint Systems (NASDAQ:VRNT) and Borqs Technologies (NASDAQ:BRQS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Verint Systems and Borqs Technologies, as reported by MarketBeat.

94.7% of Verint Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.7% of Borqs Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Verint Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of Borqs Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Verint Systems has a beta of 1, suggesting that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Borqs Technologies has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500.